From Policy to Inequality: Assessing the effects of policy interventions on inequalities in child health using natural experiments. (360G-Wellcome-108538_Z_15_Z)

£4,600

Reducing health inequalities and improving child health are international policy goals. The negative impact of socioeconomic inequalities on child health is clear, but the scientific evidence-base for assessing policy interventions aimed at reducing health inequalities is limited. This research aims to identify the causal effects of policies (e.g. changes to welfare benefits) on child health and health inequalities (with a particular focus on mental health) using large national longitudinal data sets. This small grant will allow a new team member (SW) to consult with key stakeholders, gather preliminary data, and undertake training. We intend to convene a 2 day workshop with key figures within public health and policy. The aim of this meeting will be to present the most recent research in the field and hold open discussions to identify gaps and opportunities for evaluating population wide policies with the potential to reduce inequalities in child health outcomes. We will use a port ion of the grant to support attendance and presentations at public health conferences; for statistical training; travel across the United Kingdom to interview figures in the field; and a one week stay at the Institute for Child Health with Millennium Cohort Study users team.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 4600
Applicant Surname Taylor-Robinson
Approval Committee Internal Small grants - Ethics and Society
Award Date 2015-05-29T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2014/15
Grant Programme: Title Small grant in H&SS
Internal ID 108538/Z/15/Z
Lead Applicant Prof David Taylor-Robinson
Partnership Value 4600
Planned Dates: End Date 2016-04-13T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2015-05-14T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region North West